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Overweight and weak: On the UN, the 81st session of the UN General Assembly

The United Nations is unwieldy, and needs to move away from superpower hegemony

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 1:09 am

PM Tarique, Kuwait Crown Prince discuss expanding labour recruitment, trade

The leaders agree to deepen cooperation in labour recruitment, investment and other potential sectors during bilateral talks in New York

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 12:18 am

PM holds bilateral, sideline meetings with leaders of several states

Meetings focus on trade, investment, skilled manpower, education, technology and health

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The council stressed the importance of upholding international law and freedom of navigation

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

Not the dream we had: Bangladesh coach Dooley after Malaysia reality check

For the Bangladesh coach, the defeat was ultimately a lesson in where his team stand.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 10:44 pm

Evicted woman allegedly raped after being promised shelter in Gazipur

The woman filed a rape case against a betel-leaf seller after allegedly being assaulted near Mawna Chowrasta; police are trying to arrest him

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 10:28 pm

Iran suggests deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who detailed the proposal in a private gathering on September 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, suggested that a speedy agreement would help U.S. President Trump ahead of Novembers midterm elections

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 10:17 pm

6-year-old dies after alleged rape in Brahmanbaria; teen detained

The child was taken to hospital in critical condition; autopsy to determine cause of death, police say

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 9:38 pm

Busy calendar leaves NCL short of national team stars

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced all eight squads for the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL) 2026-27, which is scheduled to begin on October 3.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Investigation officer changed in Oprotim murder case

Inspector Rajib Ahmed takes charge of the investigation as police probe whether anyone else was involved in the killing of the 13-year-old near Comilla University

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Palmer misses 'too many' England games, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer misses too many opportunities to impress after pulling out of England's first squad since the World Cup.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says

Trump-Xi talks described as candid and open

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 8:58 pm

EAM Jaishankar shuts down Pakistani journalist at UN Headquarters: 'A terrorist country is asking me that?'

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) 'A terrorist country is asking me that? Come on! With these words External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar shut down a Pakistani journalist who barged into a news conference here on Friday and shouted comments about India. With an ironic smile framing those remarks, Jaishankar faced down the disrupter at the joint news conference by him and Liberia's Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the launch of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers. When the reporter persisted in yelling, India's Permanent Representative P Harish told him, You hear him loud and clear! On Thursday, an Indian media reporter had asked Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as he was walking by the entrance to the General Assembly, Prime Minister, when will you stop harbouring terrorists? and When will you prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed? Unlike EAM Jaishankar who could give a withering answer, Sharif quickened his pace, looking away unable to reply. In a video circulating on social media, Sharif was seen arriving at the UN headquarters, as reporter asked: Prime Minister, when will you stop harbouring terrorists? Sharif offered no response. The issue was raised again when he left the UN premises. Reporter asked, When will you prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed? Sharif once again declined to answer, walking past the journalists without addressing the question. Hafiz Saeed is the founder of the Pakistan-based proscribed terror group LeT and one of Indias most-wanted global terrorists. He remains a UN-listed global terrorist with a $10 million bounty placed on him by the United States government. Earlier on Wednesday, India lashed out at Pakistan at the United Nations, telling Islamabad to address its struggling, bailout-dependent economy rather than harbour territorial ambitions or support cross-border terrorism. At the UN Human Rights Council, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi hit back at Pakistans attempts at diversion, saying aggressive posturing could not rescue its struggling economy. Pakistan would better serve its people by focusing on development, rather than by coveting territory of others or exporting terror, because neither these nor its theatrics in the Council would help repay the loans its economy survives on, Tyagi remarked. Tyagi also laid bare Islamabads domestic record, citing the violent suppression of civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where mass protests have been met with lethal force while authorities restricted access to essential food, fuel and medicine This Council was told last Friday of scores of civilians killed since June in the territory Pakistan occupies, of students arrested in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and of food and medicine held back. When those accounts were given, Pakistan's answer was a point of order. If any delegation in this room meets every objective criterion for this Council's scrutiny, it is Pakistan, he said, highlighting Pakistans glaring governance failures.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 8:38 pm

Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges: Reports

If City are found guilty, sanctions

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

'A terrorist country is asking me that?': Watch MEA S Jaishankar silence Pakistani journalist at UN

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday responded to a Pakistani reporter who accused India of fuelling terrorism in Pakistan during a press conference on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

India TV 25 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Abahani stumble again as newcomers Chattogram City snatch Fed Cup draw

Heavyweights Abahani continued their sluggish start to the season, following up their goalless draw against PWD in the Bangladesh Football League with a 1-1 draw against newcomers Chattogram City FC in their Federation Cup opener at the Birshrestha Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Friday.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Swedish, Finnish fighter jets intercept Russian military aircraft

The mission fell under the broader Finnish-Swedish framework for monitoring and safeguarding both countries' airspace, Finnish Air Force said

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

Two killed as motorcycle collides with three-wheeler in Habiganj

2 others injured

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Cuti is the right one: Scaloni confirms Romero as Argentinas new captain

Speaking at a press conference at the AFA training complex ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, Scaloni said Romero is the natural choice to inherit the armband.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

3 killed, 15 injured as two buses collide on Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway

A Dhaka-bound bus rammed into another bus parked for tyre repairs in Madaripur

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 7:52 pm

Patwary should be questioned over crude bomb remarks: DMP official

Joint Commissioner Tofayel Ahmed Miah says the NCP leader should explain his statement

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 7:45 pm

Two cops transferred over alleged attempt to frame family with yaba in Habiganj

An SI and a constable were sent to Police Lines after three family members were detained on drug allegations and later released amid protests

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 7:39 pm

READY TO SACRIFICE: Saudi Troops Warned Amid Houthi Attacks; MBS 'Begs' Turkey, Pakistan For Help

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a potentially wider confrontation with the Iran-aligned Houthis as attacks on the kingdom intensify. Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan has called on troops stationed along the kingdoms borders to be prepared to sacrifice their lives fighting the Houthis until the group is ousted from power. The warning comes as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces face pressure on the ground, while Houthi missile and drone attacks have targeted Saudi territory. Riyadh is also turning to its regional defence partners. Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are preparing to meet to discuss support under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed in August. The pact states that an attack on one of the three parties is to be treated as an attack on all three. However, the agreement does not automatically mean Turkish or Pakistani forces will enter the Yemen battlefield. Discussions are expected to focus on military coordination and possible support for Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, footage released by Houthi military media appears to show Saudi-backed military vehicles being hit and catching fire, although the location, timing and extent of the damage have not been independently verified.

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 7:25 pm

Made In UP Missiles Giving Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah On BrahMos

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Uttar Pradeshs growing role in Indias defence manufacturing sector while speaking at the UP International Trade Show 2026.Shah referred to the production of BrahMos missiles in Uttar Pradesh and said they are giving Pakistan sleepless nights. He also highlighted the manufacturing of AK-203 rifles in Amethi.Watch the full story for Amit Shahs remarks on UPs defence manufacturing push and Indias growing domestic defence production.

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 7:25 pm

College student says she was tied to tree, beaten in Cox

A college student was allegedly beaten, forcibly undressed and had her hair cut after being tied to a tree in Teknaf upazila of Cox

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

Pope Leo warns 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

Pope raised existential questions about scientific progress, life and human rights during his opening speech to President Emmanuel Macron and diplomats at the lysee Palace

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

'BrahMos Made In UP Gives Pakistan Sleepless Nights': Amit Shah On Yogi Adityanath-Era Transformation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday highlighted Uttar Pradesh's growing role in defence manufacturing, saying BrahMos missiles made in the state were giving sleepless nights to Pakistan, while AK-203 rifles produced in Amethi were being used against Naxalites and terrorists.

Oneindia 25 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

Pakistan PM Sharif Speaks on Peace Efforts with Israel

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks about efforts to pursue peace with Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Sharifs remarks came ahead of his scheduled address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

Gunpoint kidnappings to metal spikes: Pakistan tense before big Imran Khan protest

Gunpoint kidnappings to metal spikes: Pakistan tense before big Imran Khan protest

India Today 25 Sep 2026 6:38 pm

'When Will You Prosecute Hafiz Saeed?': Pakistan PM Dodges India's Terror Questions At The UN

A simple four-word question exposed Pakistan's Prime Minister at the United Nations. When will you prosecute Hafiz Saeed? Shehbaz Sharif had no answer not once, but twice, as reporters confronted him entering and exiting UN headquarters. Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, is serving 31 years in a Pakistani jail for terrorism financing, but India's NIA has now named him Accused Number 8 in the Pahalgam terror attack conspiracy, alleging his continued influence over militant networks despite imprisonment. This comes a year after Sharif's own UN remark that terrorists would be oaming the streets of New York or London if Pakistan hadn't controlled them backfired badly. This video breaks down Sharif's silence, who Hafiz Saeed really is, India's continued pressure at the UN, and why a Prime Minister who champions Pakistan's anti-terror record couldn't answer one simple question.

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 6:25 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh

DGHS classifies all three latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths, with 1,201 more suspected infections reported nationwide

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 6:18 pm

Rayan's 95th-minute header rescues Brazil in 1-1 draw against Australia

A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 5:49 pm

The Promises the Afghanistan War Left Behind

Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the relationships built over 20 years of war still matter.

The Diplomat 25 Sep 2026 5:36 pm

UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak

The US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day. UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak

India Vision 25 Sep 2026 5:32 pm

Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis

Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis

India Vision 25 Sep 2026 5:32 pm

Indonesia signs UN Convention against Cybercrime

Antara News 25 Sep 2026 5:02 pm

Pakistani drama Mitti De Baway: Wahaj Ali dies in ep 1 itself?

Hyderabad: Pakistani stars Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali are back on screens with their much-awaited drama Mitti De Baway, and the show has already created a buzz after its first two episodes. The Green Entertainment drama premiered on September 23, 2026, and its opening episodes have left viewers hooked with a gripping storyline, intense performances Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Sep 2026 4:25 pm

VP urges fast recovery after Solok flash floods

Antara News 25 Sep 2026 3:39 pm

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Antara News 25 Sep 2026 3:17 pm

UP-Made BrahMos Gives Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah

Home Minister Says Uttar Pradesh Has Become A Fear-Free Investment Centre

Deccan Chronicle 25 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

Iran proposes reopening Hormuz within seven days: media

Iran says Hormuz would reopen on seventh day if its conditions are met

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 3:08 pm

Bangladesh, Russia sign MoU on cultural cooperation

Agreement covers cultural exchange, heritage preservation, museums, archaeology, arts and creative industries

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 2:29 pm

Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

The TPLF has forged an alliance with six other armed groups around the country in a bid to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 2:11 pm

UK-based Farhaan Ali set to make Bangladesh debut against Malaysia

The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00pm Bangladesh time.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 1:37 pm

Hannah Einbinder calls for end to Gaza attacks after UN protest arrest

Einbinder was among several actors and other public figures detained as protesters blocked an intersection outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 1:32 pm

Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after gun gesture celebration

The 20-year-old ran to the corner flag, grabbed it and made a gun-firing gesture during his celebration.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 1:22 pm